Manaslu Circuit

  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu at sunrise from Lho, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Amazing mountain views near Manaslu (used with permission), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu Circuit - Manaslu From the village of Ngadi, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu Circuit - Manaslu From Chame, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Rice Paddies on route to Sochi Khola, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Rebuilt village houses destroyed by earthquakes in 2015, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Mules on route to Sochi Khola, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Mules on route from Arket Bazaar to Soti Khola, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Mules on route from Arkhet Bazaat to Soti Khola, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Suspension Bridge over Budhi Gandaki north of Soti Khola, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Aital, my guide, on path near Dobhan byond Tatopani, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Budi Gandaki Gorge approaching Yaruphant, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Streets of Yaruphant approaching Jagat, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Aital, my guide on pathway above Budhi Gandaki north of Yaruphant, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Streets of Jagat, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Mules descending with empty gas bottles beneath Ganesh Himal near Salleri, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Nepalese child in Chisopani, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Budhi Gandaki gorge near Ekle Bhatti, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, First Rhododendrons south of Pewa, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Our guest house in Pewa, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Heavy porter's load (mine was much lighter), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, More Rhododendrons near Rana, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Himalayan Tahr in Deng (opposite bank of river), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Wheat fields in Banjam (beyond Namrung), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, First Sight of Manaslu I, II and III approaching Sho, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, My guide, Aital and porter, Sorus approaching Lho, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu (8163 metres) from Lho at 3180 metres, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Lho Ribang Monastery near Lho, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Path approaching Syala , Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu (8163 metres), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Path between Samagoan and Samdo (3875 metres), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu from Samdo, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Rest time between Samdo and Larke Phedi (Dharamsala), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, At Larkya La Pass (5106 metres), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Mountains on descent from Bimthang, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu Himal from path below Bimthang, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Yak at Sukri Khola, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Ponies on path at Gho (Goa), Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, School children at Tilje, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Jagat above Marsyandi Khola, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Flowering Tree in Syange, Walkopedia
  • Nepal, Manaslu Circuit, Last view of the peaks leaving Besi Sahar, Walkopedia

Key information: Manaslu Circuit

    • An outstanding 19 day trek around one of the world’s highest mountains, at the heart of the Great Himalaya.
    • Deep gorge, forest and hamlets, dry highlands below ethereal snows; ancient trade routes and the Tibetan Buddhist world.

Walkopedia rating

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  • Walkopedia rating94
  • Beauty35
  • Natural interest17
  • Human interest12
  • Charisma34
  • Negative points4
  • Total rating94
  • Note: High altitude and really tough walking.

Vital Statistics

  • Length: 164km
  • 19 days
  • Maximum Altitude: 5,135m
  • Level of Difficulty: Very Difficult

This walk description page is at an early stage of development, and will be expanded over time. Your comments on this walk, your experiences and tips, and your photos are very welcome.

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Manaslu Circuit: Amazing mountain views near Manaslu (used with permission) - © Alex Treadway alextreadway.co.uk

WALK SUMMARY

An outstanding 19 day trek around Manaslu, at 8,156m the world’s eighth highest mountain, at the heart of the spectacular Great Himalaya. Escape the crowds around the Anapurnas and Everest.

Follow an ancient trade route toward Tibet, for several days up a long, tough gorge that has cut its way through these vast mountains.

Emerge to lovely forest sheltering remote hamlets and their little fields. Revel in the spirit of the Tibetan Buddhist world.

Then into the high country, amid magnificent peaks. The views of marvellous Manaslu and the other huge, snowy Himalayas have to be some of the best anywhere.

The high back of the mountain is almost in Tibet, and has many of its characteristics, especially the dry, brown lower landscape below the soaring ethereal snowfields.

Walkopedia friend Dick Everard circuited Manaslu in Spring 2017. His full account is available as an ebook at http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/8005361-manaslu-circuit-nepal-march-april-2017?ebook=629291. All profits to the Himalayan Trust, so worth buying for multiple reasons!  And see his blog here: http://dickeverard2017.blogspot.co.uk/ 

This is tough walking in remote mountains at serious altitude, and amidst capricious mountain conditions. Come prepared.

This page is at an early stage of development. Please help us by making suggestions and sending photos! Thank you!

Other accounts: share your experiences

Your comments on this walk, your experiences and suggestions, and your photos are very welcome. Where appropriate, you will be credited for your contribution.

Manaslu Circuit: Path between Samagoan and Samdo (3875 metres) - © Dick Everard

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

We have a lot of helpful practical information and tips about this walk, covering everything from the best books and maps, to timing and weather, geting there, possible problems, whether you need a guide and where to find them, and useful websites. This section is only open to members.

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Safety and problems: All walks have inherent risks and potential problems, and many of the walks featured on this website involve significant risks, dangers and problems. Problems of any sort can arise on any walk. This website does not purport to identify any (or all) actual or potential risks, dangers and problems that may relate to any particular walk.

Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.

Anyone planning an expedition to this place should see further important information about this walk.

Safety and problems: All walks have inherent risks and potential problems, and many of the walks featured on this website involve significant risks, dangers and problems. Problems of any sort can arise on any walk. This website does not purport to identify any (or all) actual or potential risks, dangers and problems that may relate to any particular walk.

Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.

COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND PHOTOS

Name: Recharge
Posted on: 27/09/2011

Hello, I checked your Manaslu circuit page and realised that a few things are out of date. Since late 2010 when a lodge was built below the Larkya La pass, it has been possible to complete the trek as a tea-house trek, rather than requiring camping (though in the peak season, October, it could be the case that all rooms at the inn are full). Here is a map, and list of accommodation http://manaslucircuittrek.com/
 
Walkopedia says: THANK YOU!

Name: carlos
Posted on: 13/05/2013
Your walk over Larkya La will start before dawn. You'll find it helpful to time your trek with an eye to the moon phase.

Name: carlos
Posted on: 13/05/2013
To cross Larkya La you will set out well before dawn. 4 am is not unreasonable. If you can sort out the moon phases and rise / set times and plan your trek whith that in mind it will be helpful to have moon light for the first few hours.

Name:
Posted on: 08/04/2017

I started walking the Manaslu Circuit on Saturday 18th March from Arughat having travelled by coach from Kathmandu the previous day. I completed the circuit at Syange on Saturday 1st April. I will provide a detailed account in due course although a few details can be seen on my blog at: http://dickeverard2017.blogspot.co.uk/ .


Name: Singh
Posted on: 08/03/2020

Manaslu Circuit is one of the best walks you can ever have because it is one of the top off-the-beaten-track of Nepal. This trek offers the best cascading waterfall, river, lush vegetation including the best panorama view of the world's highest mountains & peaks. If you don't want to have a rush-hour problem in some of the crowded areas like Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp then Manaslu Circuit trek is the best alternative.



Your comments on this walk, your experiences and suggestions, and your photos are very welcome. Where appropriate, you will be credited for your contribution.

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Manaslu Circuit: Ponies on path at Gho (Goa) - © Dick Everard

OTHER ACCOUNTS
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Manaslu Circuit: Mules descending with empty gas bottles beneath Ganesh Himal near Salleri - © Dick Everard...
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